Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE Support, Benefits

Dental Care Alliance; Cooper (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Continuing education support

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Prior dental assisting experience is required along with certifications in X-ray and CPR. The role emphasizes infection control, accurate records, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have prior dental assisting experience.
• CPR certification is maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

CPR certification

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

X-ray certification

Nitrous oxide certification

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Prior dental assisting experience is required along with certifications in X-ray and CPR. The role emphasizes infection control, accurate records, and emergency readiness.